Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-Renewable, Limited Term)

East Texas A&M University’s Department of Literature and Languages seeks a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment is for one year and may be renewed for an additional year based on program needs and performance. This position supports the PhD program (Rhetoric and Composition emphasis) and the undergraduate Writing Program.

About the role

The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach a 3–3 load in a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, participate in public events and outreach, and maintain regular office hours.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester (undergraduate and graduate), such as Advanced Writing (Nonfiction), Professional & Technical Communication, and Writing Studies Methods
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment efforts
• Participate in public events, outreach activities, and co-curricular programming
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in departmental and program meetings

Requirements

• Ph.D. completed by August 2026 in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Writing Studies, or a closely related field
• Evidence of successful college-level teaching experience in rhetoric and composition/writing studies or related area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching advanced writing and rhetoric courses
• Evidence of a productive research agenda in rhetoric and composition/writing studies